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School Choice Celebration to Raise Awareness About Education Options in Chicago
Parents, students, educators, and elected officials will gather for a School Choice Week celebration at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Firehouse Community Arts Center of Chicago in… Read more
ISBE’s Budget Aims to Make Illinois the Best State in the Nation for Families Raising Young Children
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) last Wednesday approved its fiscal year 2021 budget recommendation for public education statewide. ISBE recommends a $760 million increase in General Funds for public education for… Read more
City Colleges of Chicago Raises Funds at Seven Strong Benefit
City Colleges of Chicago Foundation hosted its second annual Seven Strong benefit Thursday, Nov. 14 at the Geraghty, 2520 S. Hoyne Ave. More than 350 attendees, including some of Chicago’s… Read more
Archdiocese of Chicago’s Schools Celebrate National Catholic Schools Week 2020
Catholic Schools Week, an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States, takes place this year from Sunday, Jan. 26 through Saturday, Feb. 1. The theme for this year’s… Read more
Applications Now Open for After School Matters
After School Matters® is now accepting applications for spring 2020 programs, which will begin the week of February 10. Students can choose from more than 400 programs in the arts,… Read more
Peoples Gas Announces the Opening of Share the Warmth Financial Assistance Program
Peoples Gas reminds customers funding is available through the Share the Warmth financial assistance program for eligible customers and encourages customers who are struggling to pay their heating bills to… Read more
City Announces Grants Open for 2020 Neighborhood Opportunity Fund Program
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined the Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD), elected officials and community members to announce $10 million in new business development grants provided by the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) program. The… Read more
Illinois Housing Development Authority Expands Housing Options for Vulnerable Populations
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Board of Directors approved $42,251,973 in funding to create or restore 172 units of permanent supportive housing in nine communities across Illinois. Awarded under… Read more
Edgar Gonzalez, Jr. Takes Up 21st District State Representative Seat
Edgar Gonzalez, Jr., a young community activist, organizer and constituent services staffer for Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, was appointed to the 21st District State Representative seat Friday evening at a… Read more
ComEd Offers Energy- and Money-Saving Tips for Cold Weather
The coldest temperatures to strike the Chicago area since record-breaking lows last March are on their way. With wind chills expected to reach negative 20 degrees, ComEd is taking steps… Read more
